HR1399: HR1399 Allen, Dr. Danny Ray; honoring the life and memory; condolences

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the life of Dr. Danny Ray Allen after his death. It recounts his service in the United States Army from 1972 to 1988, his religious work as an ordained Elder in the Church of God in Christ, his ministry to congregations in Germany, Italy, and Washington State, his humanitarian work in Ghana, his role with the African American Alliance and its heritage museum, and his authorship of three books. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's condolences and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for delivery to Dr. Allen's family.

• Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' regret over the death of Dr. Danny Ray Allen and honors his memory.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Dr. Allen's family.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement rather than a regulatory measure.

This resolution directly names Dr. Danny Ray Allen's family, including his wife Mary, as recipients of the official copy. It does not impose duties or effects on the general public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the House Clerk's office.

Resolutions like this one carry no legal or financial effect; their significance is symbolic, giving formal, public recognition through the state legislature to a Georgian's life, military service, and community contributions after his death.

• The whereas clauses recount Dr. Allen's Army service from 1972 to 1988 and his religious and community leadership.
• The resolving clause states the House joins in honoring his life and memory and expresses its deepest regret at his passing.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to his family.

1. 2026-02-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-18House Hopper (House)

• Lydia Glaize (D, HD-067)Primary sponsor
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
• Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)

• condolence resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• military veterans
• ceremonial legislation